Job Description

Deputy Maintenance Manager

Some people see a flickering light. You see leadership, reliability, and peace of mind.

We're looking for a capable, hands-on, and quietly exceptional

Deputy Maintenance Manager

to join our team at Connaught Care--a luxury, experience-led care home group where calm, comfort, and behind-the-scenes excellence are part of the promise we make to every resident.

With six beautifully designed homes open and six more in development, Connaught is one of the UK's most forward-thinking and hospitality-inspired care providers. Residents enjoy elegant surroundings, high-end service, and complete peace of mind. Your role? To help make sure their home stays safe, smooth, and beautifully maintained--every single day.

What You'll Be Doing

Supporting the Maintenance Manager, you'll be a trusted second-in-command--someone who not only carries out day-to-day maintenance but also helps coordinate, guide, and uphold the standards that make a Connaught home exceptional.

You will:

Assist the Maintenance Manager in planning, prioritising, and delivering maintenance tasks across the home Carry out general maintenance, repairs, and safety checks to keep everything running smoothly and reliably Take ownership of maintenance requests, responding with urgency, professionalism, and a resident-first mindset Support compliance with health & safety, fire safety, and regulatory standards (training provided) Help oversee contractors, site visits, and inspections Monitor stock levels, equipment needs, and ensure the maintenance area stays organised and safe Provide support and direction in relation to maintenance issues and queries when required Maintain beautiful outdoor areas (weather and home-dependent)

Step up to lead the maintenance function when the Maintenance Manager is out of the business or on annual leave, supported by a step-up allowance

What You'll Bring

Experience in maintenance, facilities, or a similar environment--ideally in care, hotel, or hospitality settings Strong practical skills across basic plumbing, electrics, joinery, or general repairs A calm, organised, methodical approach--even when juggling multiple requests Confidence to take initiative, prioritise, and make sensible decisions when leading the department A supportive, people-first attitude--recognising that a repaired radiator or secure handrail can make a profound difference to someone's day Pride in keeping a home running quietly, safely, and seamlessly A willingness to learn, grow, and take on more responsibility over time

Why Connaught?

Because in a Connaught home, comfort is more than a feeling--it's an environment built with care, thought, and absolute reliability. Residents should never have to think about faulty lights, wobbly fixtures, or sudden breakdowns. And thanks to you, they won't.

As a Deputy Maintenance Manager, you'll be valued not just for what you fix, but for the calm leadership and reassurance you bring. You'll grow, be trusted, and help shape a home where residents truly Live a Life More Extraordinary.

Here, your work matters. Quietly. Constantly. Completely.

Step-Up Allowance

When you cover the full responsibilities of the Maintenance Manager during periods of absence or annual leave, you will receive a

step-up allowance

for all hours worked in that capacity.

Benefits Include:

Industry-leading pay Paid breaks Pay enhancements for Bank Holidays Free on-site meals Free uniform Free DBS check Annual Pay Reviews Continuous training and progression opportunities Annual Health Checks for all staff BLC reimbursement Salary sacrifice schemes including Pension, Childcare, Grocery, EV, and more A personalised financial well-being platform A pension pot finder Access to a 24/7 GP An enhanced EAP with up to 10 free counselling sessions Life insurance of up to 4X your salary Access to digital cognitive behavioural therapy Personalised Life and Leadership coaching YuLife rewards--get rewarded to meditate, do puzzles, and exercise
...and more!

All applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to live and work in the UK

We cannot sponsor

This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 15.04 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking
Work Location: In person